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Tennessee Football's Dont'e Thornton Jr Could Be the Biggest Day 3 NFL Draft Steal

The former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver is still on the board after the first two day have concluded. He could be one of the biggest selections on Saturday.
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Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee wideout Dont'e Thornton (WO42) talks to the press during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee wideout Dont'e Thornton (WO42) talks to the press during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images | Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images

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The former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver is still on the board after the first two day have concluded. He could be one of the biggest selections on Saturday.

Dont'e Thornton Jr is still on the board in the NFL Draft after three full rounds. Thornton had his best college season last year as he led the Vols in receiving yards. He finished his season with 26 catches, 661 yards, and 6 touchdowns.

Thornton made real headlines when he participated in the 40-yard dash. He ran a 4.30 and is 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds. This isn't exactly common. Thornton's breakaway speed has him as one of the best remaining WRs, as ESPN has him as the 13th best WR still on the board, but he will likely be selected over many of the players in front of him.

The draft resumes at 12:00 PM EST on Saturday. This is the third and final day of the event, as rounds 4-7 will be selected.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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